An Intersectional Analysis of TikTok Users' Framing of Sha'Carri Richardson and Brittney Griner During Related Controversies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4305960 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Moody-Ramirez (0000-0002-1190-0755, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA, corresponding author), Dorothy Bland (0000-0001-8751-1812, University of North Texas, Denton, USA), Hazel Cole (0000-0003-0936-6810, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, USA), Hazel James Cole (University of West Georgia) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 693-716 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Black Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9347 • E-ISSN: 1552-4566 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00219347251368936 |
| OpenAlex | W4414258739 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
Drawing on Critical Technocultural Discourse Analysis (CTDA), intersectionality, and framing theories, this study examined how TikTok users portrayed Sha'Carri Richardson and Brittney Griner during their highly publicized controversies involving THC oils and marijuana. Discussions about these two outstanding athletes highlight biases in media portrayals of Black female athletes compared to their counterparts. The main frames identified include "solidarity," "double standards," and "respectability politics." The study's findings highlight the ongoing fight against systemic racism and misogyny faced by Black women and show how social media can reshape narratives about Black female athletes, providing a platform for advocacy, identity expression, and community building. Based on these findings, we offer recommendations and best practices. As social media increasingly becomes the primary source of news and cultural commentary-serving as the leading local news provider for nearly a third of the global population-the need for continued research in this area is crucial
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |